The Forum

DWW points to Perfect North’s strong attendance as evidence that skiing remains healthy in the Midwest, while others share local experiences and recall the lost Spicy Run area.

DCSki members compare Zardoz’s waxless, Teflon-based ski treatment, discussing its performance, convenience, cost, and limitations for recreational and cross-country skiing.

KevR shares a first-time, two-day report from Wisp, praising its snow, manageable crowds, varied ungroomed terrain, and family-friendly amenities despite the mountain’s limited vertical.

KevR shares a weather report pointing to continued cold temperatures, welcoming the skiing conditions while worrying about higher heating bills.

JohnL asks about Blue Knob’s limited snowmaking, prompting discussion of the resort’s terrain, snowmaking capacity, Lower Route 66, and the risks of skiing its glades.

Finsoutoc previews Roundtop’s January 25 charity superpipe contest, featuring skier and snowboarder divisions, Make-A-Wish fundraising, and a live-music after-party.

Derekdrew seeks expert young skiers in the Washington area to join his fourth-grade son Seth for local and destination skiing, while JohnL recommends youth racing programs as a way to meet them.

johnfmh points out DCSki’s mention in a Washington Post regional ski guide, prompting KevR to celebrate the site’s newfound fame.

Forum members weigh whether Canaan Valley and Timberline will expand terrain by MLK weekend, compare snowmaking efforts, and share a late update that Canaan had 27 of 37 trails open.

Anonymous asks why Snowshoe’s Cupp Run lift stopped, while later replies explain how control

DCSki members report Stembogan’s first opening of the season at Blue Knob, caution about thin, rocky cover, and note that Stembogan Bowl has since opened as well.

Danwxman forecasts the storm’s varying effects on Mid-Atlantic resorts, while reports from Canaan, Snowshoe, and other areas track changing conditions and additional upslope snow.